Summer Vegetable Tian

Contributed by: Michaela Scroggins, M.S., NSCA-CPT

PREP TIME: 15 mins
COOK TIME: 45 mins
Serves: 6

INGREDIENTS

1 medium yellow onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 cup shredded Italian cheese
1 medium zucchini
1 medium yellow squash
1 medium potato
1 medium tomato
1 tsp dried thyme
salt & pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Finely dice the onion and mince the garlic. Sautê the onion and garlic with olive oil over medium heat until the onions are soft and transparent (about 5 minutes).
2. While the onion and garlic are sautéing, thinly slice the remaining vegetables. Make sure the potatoes are very thin so that they soften quickly while in the oven.
3. Coat the inside of an 8×8″ casserole dish with non-stick spray. Spread the sautéed onion and garlic in the bottom of the dish. Arrange the other sliced vegetables, stacked vertically like dominos, in an alternating pattern. Season the top of the vegetables with salt, pepper, and dried thyme.
4. Cover the dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and top with the shredded cheese. Bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is golden brown.

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http://www.budgetbytes.com/2011/08/summer-vegetable-tian/